PAVO has been successful in securing £330,000 over a three year period from the Welsh Assembly Government Community Facilities and Activities Programme, (CFAP) to run a small delegated capital grant fund for isolated voluntary and community organisations, undertaking projects that contribute towards social and economic community regeneration and make a real difference to the quality of life in rural areas.

Grants of up to £4,500 will be available to support local activity which has an impact on community regeneration in Powys and meets locally identified needs, through small scale investment.

PAVO's Can Do Communities grant scheme will address the following CFAP priorities:

• Creating or refurbishing facilities available to the community as a whole or adapting them to ensure equal access to disabled people.
• Acting to improve the built or natural environment for local people improving the well being of the community by encouraging activities and healthy life styles.
• Providing facilities or activities which reduce poverty, inequality, discrimination and social disadvantage.
• Encouraging training that targets vulnerable or excluded people.
• Stimulating community businesses and social enterprises.
• Assisting the promotion of job opportunities and increased incomes.
• Involving people of all ages and abilities in the community and addressing the needs of socially excluded groups, strengthening the cultural and linguistic identity of the community.

 New rounds for Can Do Communities start in the new financial year starting in  April 2010. The deadline dates are:

7th May/13th August/26th November 2010

The new application form and accompanying guidance notes are also available in Word format and can be emailed or posted to you upon request.  Please contact Yvonne Hardcastle on 01597 822191.

An application form and the guidance notes are available to download below.